IN MY KITCHEN- JUNE 2026

What's in My Kitchen This June ? Ants!

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We returned to our Pennsylvania home about two weeks ago, and before we had even unpacked a single box, I spotted a few ants on the windowsill and kitchen counter. I was surprised because there wasn't any food in the house.

Within a few days, those few scouts turned into an invasion. Suddenly, there were armies of ants marching across my countertops and parading along the windowsills.

IMK August 2025

Take a peek at what's been going on IN MY KITCEN- I'm joining Sherry and other bloggers at Sherry's Picking for the monthly IN MY KITCHEN share. Why not follow the link join us? 

Summer’s Bounty & a Breath of Fresh Air

Summer is in full swing, and it shows in the abundance of fresh produce everywhere. After a big storm rolled through last night, the weather has taken a dramatic turn. This morning greeted us with a crisp 64 degrees, and we’re only expecting highs in the 70s—a refreshing change from the sweltering 100-degree heat just two days ago.

Zucchini from my son's garden. 

Easy Way to Remove Pits from Cherries

Ever wonder if there is an easy way to remove the pit from a cherry?
Truthfully, I've never ever given that question a thought, but my friend Fay has!

Fay is always full of surprises, so no one blinked an eye when she requested a straw to eat her cherries.

 

I was playing Mah Jong  with a group of friends. The hostess put out a large bowl of succulent red cherries. As the rest of us happily ate our cherries and spit out the pits on our plates, my friend Fay had a unique way of removing her pit before the cherry ever touched her lips.

You have to know Fay-- It was an entertaining afternoon!!

Ingredients:
1 bowl of cherries
1 straw

Directions: 
Select a ripe cherry.
Using a firm straw, insert the straw into one end of the end of the cherry . ( the end with the stem
Gently push the straw through the cherry until the pit comes out the other end.

Pictures Step by Step  

Fay selecting her cherry

Fay positioning her straw at the tip of the cherry

                                     Fay pushing the straw through and popping out the pit

Fay holding her de-pitted cherry

It was so easy that we all could not believe how well it works!! This is great if you need to add cherries for baking or to serve to very little toddlers!

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Gluten Free Tip:
If you are looking to understand Gluten Intolerance a little better, here is a short you tube video that does a good job of explaining.It's called " Is bread killing you"?   http://glutenfreewithjudee.blogspot.com/2010/09/is-bread-killing-you-gluten-intolerance.html